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Prize Foundation Announces Finalists for Prize Fest 2026

Shreveport, LA – The Prize Foundation has announced the finalists for Prize Fest 2026. From October 14-18, some of the country’s most promising independent artists will come together for five days of creative competition in downtown Shreveport. From filmmakers competing for up to $50,000—the world’s largest cash prize for a narrative short film— to chefs, […]

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ROBINSON FILM CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW CHAPTER, FOCUSES FULLY ON FILM, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY

Shreveport, LA – Robinson Film Center (RFC) announced today that it is moving forward with a renewed focus on its core mission to educate, enrich, and entertain through the power of film. As part of this transition, Chef Niema DiGrazia will independently operate the restaurant space under her own management, allowing both organizations to pursue their […]

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Do You Know Your Downtown?

  Do You Know Your Downtown:      Where can you get a tattoo in downtown Shreveport? Doesn’t everybody have a tattoo? If you don’t, you can get one at Hand Forged Tattoo located at 619 Edwards Street.  Call 318-716-1397 or text 833-834-3540 for more information. If you want to learn to tattoo, contact World’s […]

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More Downtown Memories: Send Us Yours

Memories: Katie R. – Remembering Humphree’s   “In 1984 I was a teenager who loved to listen to the live music under the bridge in downtown Shreveport. My favorite memory of downtown nightlife was rocking out with Delbert McClinton at Humphree’s in Shreve Square. His music connected with his audience, and he made sure everyone […]

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Downtown Leaders Welcome Petro Tower Lofts Team During Celebration at the Remington Hotel

Momentum continues to build for one of Downtown Shreveport’s most anticipated redevelopment projects. This past week, the Downtown Shreveport Development Corporation (DSDC) hosted a welcome dinner at the historic Remington Suite Hotel & Spa for the Petro Tower Lofts development team as they spend the week in Shreveport finalizing plans ahead of the project’s anticipated […]

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Shark Week Swims into Shreveport Aquarium

While millions of people will be watching sharks on television this summer, families in Northwest Louisiana can experience the real thing during Shark Week at Shreveport Aquarium, happening July 26 through August 2. Home to seven species of sharks, Shreveport Aquarium is celebrating these incredible ocean predators with eight days of live shark encounters, educational presentations, interactive activities and special events designed […]

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